CLAMP DOWN Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

clamp down

verb

Definition of clamp down

as in to rein (in)

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Recent Examples of clamp down Secretary of State Marco Rubio has for months been working to seal an agreement between the Israeli and Lebanese governments to clamp down on Hezbollah and allow Israel to withdraw its forces from Southern Lebanon. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 In January 2025, the president polled particularly well with his promise to clamp down on undocumented immigration. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 June 2026 Now that China is clamping down on nitazenes, orphines are on the rise. — Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat, STAT, 18 June 2026 The fish will inhale the lure and clamp down hard. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clamp down

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Climbers who have not reached the summit by noon should turn back, the sheriff’s office said, giving themselves — and rescuers, if needed — enough daylight to get off the mountain.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
But this is about Folk, the 41-year-old whose right leg could be the Falcons’ biggest point of improvement from last season and a 19-year veteran who has somehow, someway, turned back the clock.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of turn back

Verb

Depending on the session, drivers learn braking techniques, vehicle control and high-speed maneuvers with guidance from experienced instructors.

— Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
One time, the car behind Murillo braked to avoid a collision, but Murillo reversed into the vehicle to cause a crash, prosecutors said.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of brake

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Don’t hesitate to hold back final details until the date is near, or to occasionally change your routines.

— Richard Priem, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
The abundance critique is that there are abundant opportunities to grow being held back by excessive regulation, planning and conditions of the sort mentioned above, which can create inertia in the system.

— Mariana Mazzucato, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of hold back

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Then, the day before the match starts, there is a ‘rehearsal’ to check everything is working.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The city advises residents to check things like flowerpots, pet bowls, bird baths, pool covers and other items a couple of times a week for standing water that needs to be dumped.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of check

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The rule would require mail-in ballots to be stamped with official Election Mail markings and to be sent inside automation-compatible envelopes with unique Intelligent Mail barcodes.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Not only do the odors of both equine and human perspiration, body odor, and hormones linger in the air, but a horse’s hooves contain scent glands that stamp her scent into the ground.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of stamp

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The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday squashed Republicans‘ plans to implement a new congressional map before November, ruling voters must first decide on whether to approve the new district lines.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
Place squash in a single layer on a large baking sheet or shallow baking pan.

— Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of squash

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The superconductivity weakened with the screening and was eventually completely suppressed.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
The prairies’ clayey soils and other characteristics suppress tree growth, but allow native grasses, wildflowers and other herbaceous plants to thrive.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of suppress

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